The Employment Relations Act is a cornerstone of New Zealand’s employment relations framework, with several sections impacting payroll operations. For payroll professionals, it is crucial to understand how and why these sections affect payroll and how they should be properly applied.

Participants will receive a comprehensive set of notes, including numerous examples for clarity.

Contents:

• Definition of an Employee
• Understanding the differences between an employee and a contractor
• Understanding Good Faith and how it applies to payroll
• Form and content of a collective agreement
  • Coverage clause
  • 30-day rule
  • Deduction of union fees
  • Expiry of a collective agreement
• Form and content of an individual employment agreement
  • What must be included
  • What is needed for payroll
• Probationary and trial periods
• Agreed hours of work
• Cancellation of shifts & payment
• Flexible working
• Rest breaks and meal breaks
• Employment relations education leave
• Personal grievance remedy payments
• Wages and time record

Date of Webinar

• 12 June 2025 (11 am to 12.15 pm)